A man wanted on five warrants was arrested by Columbus police after he ran from officers early this morning.

Officers noticed 39-year-old Michael E. Baxley Jr. on the street near State Street and Marr Road and confirmed that Baxley had the outstanding warrants. When Baxley noticed the officer, he allegedly took off running.

Officer Branch Schrader and his police dog Argo found Baxley hiding underneath a large bush. While searching Baxley, they allegedly found two syringes in his backpack. In addition to the warrants, he is facing preliminary charges of possession of a legend drug injection device and resisting law enforcement.